The Big 10 battle will add a lot to the table of the season, with a lot of growth in its size and expansion. The new teams will certainly dazzle the fans with new records unfolded, and new rivalries will crop up out of a few dramatic outcomes, but Ohio State vs Loa will descend upon the Horseshoe this Saturday as the traditional favorites of the conference and the fans. The game brews up at an ideal juncture for both teams. A win can be a breather to Iowa’s worn-out spirit as it will mean their recrudesce in the College Football Playoff race, while the Buckeyes will have a reality check before their tougher test against Oregon next weekend. No matter which direction the riveting game flows, it is going to be a night to go in for.

The game between the two elite programs will be on the watch for the first time since 2022 and the second game during Ryan Day’s stewardship as the new OSU coach after 2019. Following an overwhelming week 5, Ohio State has quite become one of the strongest claimants of the 2024 College Football National Championship title. They crushed all their opponents, including Michigan State last Saturday, with a breathtaking performance by the collective. Caleb Downs has been a treat to watch throughout the entire season, proving the naysayers wrong. The defense did a mesmerizing job, producing more turnovers against the Spartans in a tweaked effort that actually paid off big time.

However, Ryan Day and his squad are quite bulked up to face off the No. 6 Oregon Ducks on the home ground and get the last bit of the doubts over them petered out. Hence, an exhilarating watch awaits you only on CBS Sharp at 3:30 p.m. ET in case you miss out on a stadium visit.

If you are an audio freak, you can also rely upon 97.1 FM, where Paul Keels (play-by-play) and Jim Lachey (analyst) will be on your side, presenting all the minute nitty gritty of a stellar showdown. Iowa is 1 currently lagging behind in the betting odds after a loss to rival Iowa State three weeks ago while Ohio State is the seasoned big dog effortlessly landing on the favorite side of the score prediction. So, it’s obvious that the longest-serving head coach of the Hawkeyes, Kirk Ferentz, will look to stack their all against a loss, but the bullseye might still be unaccomplished if the rival coach sticks his more aggressive trick.

Ryan Day has a masterplan to beat the Hawkeyes in their own game

Ohio State Buckeyes sixth-year head coach Ryan Day has been high on emotion at the start of 2024, which is contradictory to his last season instinct. With a fiery season ongoing, he’s only looking to be more fervid with his urge to take the team to the higher.

‘‘I think with this team and just in my role, you can target things a little bit better, you can be on things a little bit better. You can give more thought to how you’re addressing the team, how you’re addressing the coaches and the overall approach”, the veteran spilled his intensified focus on the fundamentals for the rest of the games.

However, coming to their Iowa challenge, Day appreciated the opponents’ hunger for a win while already chalking up resistance to it.

”They’re gonna play the field position game. They’re trying to pin you inside the 5-yard line. We got to win the battle of field position, play well on special teams, and take care of the football.”, the visionary issued the message for his team and the fans asking them to get loud in the shoe.